Welcome to Passau
We look forward to welcoming you as a new student at the University of Passau! On this website you will find important information that will help you prepare for your studies and make your start at the University of Passau as smooth as possible. This includes information for the time before your arrival, e.g. about visa issues, the pre-semester webinars and the orientation weeks, but also information about your stay during your studies, e.g. career guidance.
You can contact the Academic Advice Service for questions about choosing a study programme and the application process.
You can directly register for the pre-semester webinars and the orientation weeks.
We are offering a series of online webinars starting in March (in English), covering the following topics to help you get started with studying and living at the University of Passau:
- Housing Solutions (26.02.2026 at 2 pm)
- Navigating Bureaucracy in Germany (05.03.2026 at 2 pm)
- Insiders Guide to Uni Life (12.03.2026 at 2 pm)
- Study Organisation for Degree-Seeking Students (26.03.2026 at 2 pm)
The links to the Zoom meetings will be published two hours in advance.
Please register for the webinars.
We look forward to seeing you there!
I'm responsible for exchange programmes, and I offer advice and support primarily to exchange students.
- Head of the International Office
- ERASMUS+/PROMOS scholarships
- Study-abroad Adviser
- Adviser for German and international students
exchangestudents@uni-passau.de
We provide advice and support to international students with a focus on non-academic topics.
- Advising international degree-seeking students
- Pre-check service for residence permits
- Career orientation programme for international students
iStudiCoach@uni-passau.de
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